Easy Lemon-Marinated Bean and Vegetable Salad for Fresh Flavors
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring a mix of beans and vegetables, all brought together with a zesty lemon marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding feta cheese or avocado.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for improved taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Easy Lemon-Marinated Bean and Vegetable Salad